Olympia story begins in 1903, Berlin. Under the direction of Dr. Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck, European General Electric developed Olympia manual typewriters. In 1921, the first successful Olympia Model 3 rolled into market. Two years later, the company set up shop in Erfurt, Germany. During 1930's, Olympia Simplex, Model 7 and Model 8 gained popularity worldwide.

By 1943, World War II raged over European skies. Allied Forces bombed the city of Erfurt and severely damaged the Olympia Factory. In April 1945, eleven remaining employees survived the capture by Soviet Forces. The East German government seized the Olympia Factory and renamed it "Optima." Several employees fled to West Germany and set up shop in Wilhelmshaven.

From late 1940's onward, Olympia enjoyed worldwide success. By 1961, half of all typewriters in West Germany were built by Olympia: Simplex, Progress, Elite, SM and SF Portables.

Olympia machines ("Mercedes Benz" of typewriters) are legendary for their craftsmanship, eye-catching design and exceptional reliability. These machines were favored by authors Woody Allen, Patricia Highsmith, Stan Laurel, Robert Penn Warren, James Michener, Evan S. Connell and Carson McCullers. Olympia Typewriters are perfect for enthusiasts who wish to own an aesthetically pleasing object but also want to type to their heart's content.

We Never Use Harsh (Poisonous) Chemicals!

Our Expert Technicians never clean typewriters with harsh, foul chemicals. Some of those products are known to cause cancer and other deceases. We care about your family and the environment! Our Expert Technicians clean each typewriter using organic, odorless environmentally-friendly products. Our cleaning solutions are safe for humans and pets. They are tough on dirt but gentle on precise vintage typewriter parts.

High-Resolution Photographs

We photograph every vintage manual typewriter in our Studio. What you see is the actual restored typewriter you are purchasing.

Fast Shipping

We promise to securely package and ship your vintage manual typewriter within 1 business day.

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Return Policy:

ITEM MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN: 30 DAYS.

REFUND WILL BE GIVEN AS: Cash Back.

Our goal is to exceed your expectations. The package is fully insured. When it arrives, swiftly open and inspect the typewriter. If you notice any new damage, immediately contact the Shipping Carrier to file an insurance claim. If there was a SERIOUS ERROR on our part, please contact us first before leaving negative feedback. We will do everything we can to resolve the situation. Returns will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. You must ship the typewriter back to us in original condition within 30 days of order date. Shipping costs are non-refundable. All Returns may be subject to Re-Stocking Fee.

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